Coin: Sestertius with Head of Antoninus Pius (obv) and Pax (rev)
| Issuing Authority | Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius |
|---|---|
| Culture | Roman |
| Title | Coin: Sestertius with Head of Antoninus Pius (obv) and Pax (rev) |
| Date | 145–161 |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | Overall: 1 3/16 in. (3.1 cm) Weight: 0.92 oz. (26.12 g) Axis: 12:00 |
| Credit Line | Transfer from the Classical Studies Department, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 2000.342.103 |
| This artwork is currently off display. You may be able to see this artwork by filling out an art viewing room request. | |
Description:
Obverse: Laureate head of Antoninus Pius, facing right, inscription around.
Reverse: Pax standing left, using torch to burn a pile of weapons. She holds a cornucopia in her left hand. Inscription around.
Inscriptions:
Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P
Reverse: PAX AVG COS IIII SC
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"Coin: Sestertius with Head of Antoninus Pius (obv) and Pax (rev) | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2026. https://collections.artmuseum.indiana.edu/browse/object.php?number=2000.342.103